Women's clothing imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's clothing by Uganda reached $5.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 176 t |
Where Uganda imports women's clothing from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 63% |
| Turkey | $537K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $364K | 6.4% |
| India | $189K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $178K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $167K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $133K | 2.3% |
| Eswatini | $101K | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $96K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 45% |
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 10% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 7% |
| 6204.69 | Women's trousers (other materials) | 6.3% |
| 6204.42 | Cotton women's dresses | 5.1% |
| 6204.59 | Women's skirts (other materials) | 4.6% |
| 6204.29 | Women's ensembles (other materials) | 4% |
| 6204.52 | Cotton women's skirts | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 89% below the world average of $29.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's clothing exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported women's clothing worth $246 thousand (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Germany (38%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $102K | 41% |
| Germany | $93K | 38% |
| Italy | $17K | 7% |
| Japan | $14K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $5K | 2.1% |
| Burundi | $3K | 1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda women's clothing imports (HS 6204): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported women's clothing worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's clothing to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Uganda also export women's clothing?
Yes. Uganda exported $246 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Italy. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 6204.49 (45% of the value) and 6204.62 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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